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Weathercock House RICHARD HUGHES-RACEHORSE TRAINER

Weathercock House

Weathercock House is steeped in racing history having previously been home to equine stars including three Grand National winners and two Cheltenham Gold Cup Winners. We have 79 original boxes in the 3 separate square yards and 1 new American barn with 22 boxes. There is also ample turnout consisting of 20 individual turn out paddocks. Other facilities include horse weighing scales, horse walker, heart rate monitors and access to a salt water equine spa. Weathercock House also boasts a private 3f oval exercise ring. Based at the foot of the Lambourn Jockey Club Gallops on Mandown we have unlimited access to a vast range of different gallops. Ranging from a flat 8f gallop to a steep uphill 4f gallop, all on the best artificial surfaces. They also include some beautiful grass gallops, which are spectacularly maintained by the Jockey Club.

Racing Development

In 2019 a new american style barn has been built at Weathercock House. It houses 22 horses and also includes a wash down box and storage area. All the stables are fitted with rubber matts both on the floors and walls and the wash bay is fully padded. The front part of the stables have been designed with grills from top to the floor. It was built with the help of The European Agricultural Fund For Rural Development to support and facilitate buisness growth and job creation at Weathercock House.

– In October 2025, we took on Cedar Lodge to accommodate our increased number of two year olds. Cedar Lodge comprises of 25 rubber matter stables, a wash down area, hay barn as well as a turn out paddock for Dessie’s racing pony Oakley. The yard is a great setting for our two year olds to start their career with it being so quiet and secluded.
– ⁠Over the winter in 2025, we had a 16m lunge ring constructed by Tomley Projects designed for us to break and pre train our yearlings on site. The lunge ring has Andrew Bowen surface and a viewing area.

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Owners Room

Here at Weathercock House our fantastic facilities are not just for the horses. There is a lovely purpose built owners room to entertain guests where Richard and Lizzie are the most generous hosts.

The Team

  • Assistant Trainer: Daniel Bonner
  • Head Person (Older Horses): Anita Cusack
  • Head Person (Two Year Olds): Bradley Clarke
  • Racing Secretary: Holly Hill
  • Bookkeeper: Becky Ward

We are proud to have a dedicated team of stable staff and riders, including two apprentices. A lot of work goes behind the scenes to get the horses to the racecourse. Credit must go to everyone who works at Weathercock House Stables.

The Stables

Weathercock House

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Stables 2
Stables 3

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